Empowering PT Assistant: Mobility & Rehab Team Player

Community Eldercare Services, LLC; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Eldercare Services, LLC is seeking a committed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. Working under a licensed physical therapist, you will assist in evaluating and treating patients, communicate with families and health team members, and maintain documentation in medical records.

Responsibilities include measuring residents' function, aiding treatment plans, recording progress, and educating residents on exercises to improve mobility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Strong focus on patient care and mobility improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with residents, families and health team.
• Demonstrated teamwork in a care environment.
• Ability to document care accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Measure and monitor residents' motor function.
• Assist licensed PTs in implementing treatment plans.
• Record progress and observations in medical records.
• Evaluate residents' functional independence.
• Assist with exercises and modalities as directed.
• Educate residents on safe exercise techniques.
• Support a positive team environment and quality care.

Skills

PTA license

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Eldercare Services, LLC is seeking a committed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. Working under a licensed physical therapist, you will assist in evaluating and treating patients, communicate with families and health team members, and maintain documentation in medical records.

Responsibilities include measuring residents' function, aiding treatment plans, recording progress, and educating residents on exercises to improve mobility.